Dental Specialist - Paediatric Dentistry - SDH (Apply via eCredential)

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a dedicated Dental Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to join Sydney Dental Hospital. The role focuses on providing specialist paediatric dental services and contributing to teaching, research and quality improvement within the NSW Health system.

The position emphasizes clinical excellence, academic collaboration, and involvement in administrative activities. Applicants must be registered or eligible with AHPRA as a Paediatric Dentistry specialist and may

Qualifications

• Current registration as a dental practitioner with AHPRA, eligible for specialist registration in Paediatric Dentistry.
• Recognised qualifications in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent specialist recognition.
• Experience in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist paediatric dental services at Sydney Dental Hospital and Oral Health Services.
• Contribute to teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities.
• Uphold high professional standards and support an academic environment.

Skills

Paediatric dentistry

AHPRA registration

Education

Paediatric Dentistry qualification

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Dental Specialist

Requisition ID: REQ704556

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Dental Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry to join our team at Sydney Dental Hospital! The primary purpose of the role is to provide specialist paediatric dental services at Sydney Dental Hospital and Oral Health Services including provision of clinical services as per the MoH List Management protocols and Specialist Referral Guidelines and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities. The Dental Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development. The successful applicant will be a current registered Dental practitioner, registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), as a Dental Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry, with recognised qualifications in relevant field (Paediatric Dentistry) and or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Health Employees Dental Officers (STATE) Award.

Position is currently available.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Associate Professor Harleen Kumar on phone: [phone] or via email at [e-mail]

For more information:

• Click here for the Position Description


• Click here for the Scope of Clinical Practice

Applications Close: 17 November 2026

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards

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